Richard Steen
Biographic Data
| ID | 3893151 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Richard Steen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Richard |
| FAMILY NAME | Steen |
| SIGNATURE | STEEN R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Erasmus MC |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0798-022X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Feasibility and acceptability of peer-led assessment of HIV risk among female sex workers in Zimbabwe
INTRODUCTION: Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are at higher risk of HIV acquisition and transmission. However, FSWs' life experiences are heterogeneous and are important to characterise in order to tailor responses to individual needs. Peer microplanners are FSWs trained to engage other FSWs and offer each individual a tailored package of support. We sought to assess the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of implementing peer…
The Ashodaya PrEP project
To inform PrEP roll out, Ashodaya Samithi, a sex workers' collective, conducted a community-led prospective demonstration project among female sex workers in Mysore and Mandya, India. Following a community preparedness phase and pre-screening, participants were recruited for clinical screening and enrolment, provided PrEP as part of combination HIV prevention, and followed for 16 months. Adherence was measured by self-reported pill intake and by …
Community empowerment and involvement of female sex workers in targeted sexual and reproductive health interventions in Africa
Sex work and the 2010 Fifa World Cup
BACKGROUND: Sex work is receiving increased attention in southern Africa. In the context of South Africa's intense preparation for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, anxiety over HIV transmission in the context of sex work has sparked debate on the most appropriate legal response to this industry. DISCUSSION: Drawing on existing literature, the authors highlight the increased vulnerability of sex workers in the context of the HIV pandemic in southe…
Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices and Risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is highly effective and cost-effective. IUD use is limited in some regions, however, due to concerns about increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and subsequent complications such as infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Recent reviews suggest that the overall risk of PID with modern IUDs is lower than previously thought, at least in regions with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted infect…
Sexually Transmitted Infection Control with Sex Workers
Sex workers have high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many of them easily curable with antibiotics. STIs as co-factors and frequent unprotected exposure put sex workers at high risk of acquiring HIV and transmitting STIs and HIV to clients and other partners. Eliminating STIs reduces the efficiency of HIV transmission in the highest-risk commercial sex contacts--those where condoms are not used. This paper reviews two STI treatme…
Sexually Transmitted Infection Control with Sex Workers
Sex workers have high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many of them easily curable with antibiotics. STIs as co-factors and frequent unprotected exposure put sex workers at high risk of acquiring HIV and transmitting STIs and HIV to clients and other partners. Eliminating STIs reduces the efficiency of HIV transmission in the highest-risk commercial sex contacts--those where condoms are not used. This paper reviews two STI treatme…
Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices and Risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is highly effective and cost-effective. IUD use is limited in some regions, however, due to concerns about increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and subsequent complications such as infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Recent reviews suggest that the overall risk of PID with modern IUDs is lower than previously thought, at least in regions with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted infect…
Sexually Transmitted Infection Control with Sex Workers
Sex workers have high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many of them easily curable with antibiotics. STIs as co-factors and frequent unprotected exposure put sex workers at high risk of acquiring HIV and transmitting STIs and HIV to clients and other partners. Eliminating STIs reduces the efficiency of HIV transmission in the highest-risk commercial sex contacts--those where condoms are not used. This paper reviews two STI treatme…
Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices and Risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is highly effective and cost-effective. IUD use is limited in some regions, however, due to concerns about increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and subsequent complications such as infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Recent reviews suggest that the overall risk of PID with modern IUDs is lower than previously thought, at least in regions with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted infect…
Sex work and the 2010 Fifa World Cup
BACKGROUND: Sex work is receiving increased attention in southern Africa. In the context of South Africa's intense preparation for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, anxiety over HIV transmission in the context of sex work has sparked debate on the most appropriate legal response to this industry. DISCUSSION: Drawing on existing literature, the authors highlight the increased vulnerability of sex workers in the context of the HIV pandemic in southe…
Community empowerment and involvement of female sex workers in targeted sexual and reproductive health interventions in Africa
The Ashodaya PrEP project
To inform PrEP roll out, Ashodaya Samithi, a sex workers' collective, conducted a community-led prospective demonstration project among female sex workers in Mysore and Mandya, India. Following a community preparedness phase and pre-screening, participants were recruited for clinical screening and enrolment, provided PrEP as part of combination HIV prevention, and followed for 16 months. Adherence was measured by self-reported pill intake and by …
Feasibility and acceptability of peer-led assessment of HIV risk among female sex workers in Zimbabwe
INTRODUCTION: Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are at higher risk of HIV acquisition and transmission. However, FSWs' life experiences are heterogeneous and are important to characterise in order to tailor responses to individual needs. Peer microplanners are FSWs trained to engage other FSWs and offer each individual a tailored package of support. We sought to assess the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of implementing peer…
Medicine (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Sex work (3 works) · Sex work and related issues (3 works) · Syphilis (3 works) · Condom (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works)